In a globalized world, understanding how money works (beyond national borders) has become an essential life and professional skill. Students today will build careers, investments, and financial lives in an increasingly international environment shaped by global markets, exchange rates and cross-border financial systems.

This course equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to understand and manage their finances in an international context. Rather than focusing only on theoretical finance, the course emphasizes financial literacy, global awareness, and practical decision-making.

Through interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions, participants will learn how international finance affects their everyday financial decisions, future careers, and economic opportunities.

The course blends financial education, global economic awareness, and personal financial strategy, helping students become financially confident individuals in a globally interconnected economy.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Be prompted to adopt a thoughtful perspective on their financial life in a global context,
• Build confidence in engaging with global financial topics, empowering them to actively participate in discussions about international business, economic trends, and financial decision-making,
• Develop the mindset and practical skills needed to navigate financial decisions in an international environment,
• Strengthen their ability to think strategically about financial choices,
• Develop greater self-awareness about their relationship with money, risk, and opportunity,
• Be introduced to practical coaching tools and reflection frameworks.

• Regular attendance of the face-to-face sessions – a maximum of 1 session may be missed
• Active participation in discussions and case studies

Case-Studies, presentations and group discussions

40 % – Active Participation

Contributions to discussions, Engagement in group exercises, Participation in case study analysis.

30 % – Group Presentation

Students analyze a real-world example of an international financial challenge affecting individuals or businesses.

30 % – Reflection Paper

At the end of the course, students write a reflection about what they learned and how it influences their financial thinking.

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While no advanced finance background is required, the following are recommended:

• Basic knowledge of economics or business
• Interest in global markets and international organizations
• Willingness to participate actively in discussions and collaborative exercises

6 sessions between October and January

The lecturer will provide:

• Office hours for academic and career discussions
• Feedback on presentations and assignments
• Mentoring related to financial literacy and global career planning

Readings

Students will engage with accessible and practical readings including:

• Articles on global financial literacy
• Case studies on international financial situations
• Selected readings from financial journalism and economic research
• Reports on global economic Trends

Sources may include:

• Harvard Business Review
• The Economist
• International financial institutions and research organizations